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Patent GB-189725091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fritter Machines.
Inventor: TURNBULL WERD WORTH
Filed: 1897-10-29
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 25,091. Turnbull, W. W. Oct. 29. Moulding confectionery and pastry.-Fritter material for making corn fritters is mixed and heated in a vessel g<1> and transferred to a second vessel i mounted above a rotary table a. This table is fitted around the edges with a number of cups a fitted with hinged bottoms which are normally held up by a ring support a<6>. At b<4> are compressors carried on a wheel b<3> for compressing the material placed in the cups. At e' is a star-wheel for ejecting the contents on to a travelling band e, the ring support being broken to allow the bottoms to fall downwards. The heating-vessel g<1> is preferably water-jacketed and supplied with steam through the pipe k to heat the jacketed vessel i. Instead of a separate heater g<1>, the vessel i may be suitably jacketed and directly heated by gas or oil.
Patent GB-189730621-A (GB)
Title: Improved Portable Bicycle Support.
Inventor: PROSSER JOSEPH EDWARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 30,621. Prosser, J. E. A. Dec. 28. Supports for bicycles. A support is formed of wire or metal plate bent to the shape shown in Fig. 1, the horns a<1>, a<2> being adapted to grip the pedal end - plate B, and the curved portion a<3> to engage the barrel C. On turning the pedal to its lowest position, the arms a<3>, a' rest on the ground. When not in use, the support may be sprung into the saddle pin, or a suitable case may be provided.
Patent GB-189801168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: FROEHLICH BERNHARD
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 1168. Fr÷hlich, B. Jan. 15. Lighting gas.-By means of a textile fabric or otherwise the rod a supporting the mantle in incandescent gas burners is covered, or partially covered, with thoria T, which is treated with a solution of platinum, and dried or heated. The platinum black thus deposited in the porous thoria serves to automatically ignite the gas. Spongy platinum may also be placed in an asbestos or other receptacle b. The mantle itself may be similarly impregnated with platinum black, either in addition to, or in substitution for, the lighter T ; or it may have very fine platinum wires combined with it.
Patent GB-189801406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Openers for Tins, Canisters, and the like.
Inventor: BEEMAN JOSEPH SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1899-01-18
Abstract: 1406. Beeman, J. S. Jan. 18. Cans, opening.-Relates to improvements in the opener described in Specification No. 24,936, A.D. 1897. The cutter a is formed by the tongue of the V-shaped cut in the plate d, while the bend or ridge b serves as the stop. I n modifications, the cutter is straight and the plate d is bent, or the plate is formed with loops for the reception of a separate cutter.
Patent GB-189805570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Self Propelled or other Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1898-03-07
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 5570. Johnson, J. Y., [Riker, A. L.]. March 7. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to the construction of the frame, which is composed of tubular bars, to the driving- axles and driving-gear, to the construction of the swivelling steering-axles, and to the bearings and brake. (1) The frame, in order to permit the vehicle to accommodate itself to inequalities in the road, is made so that a limited movement is possible at certain of the joints. The front bar A, Fig. 1, is rigidly connected to the bar C', but is freely embraced by the heads of the bar C. In like manner the rear tube D<1> is connected to the bars C, C' by spherical seatings, and the intermediate bar D<3> by plain fittings. (2) The rear wheels are driven through balance gearing from the motor D; but both axles, of which B<1> passes through the other B, extend from one wheel to the other, and the balance gear is contained within the hub H of one of the wheels. (3) Two forms of swivelling axles are described, one of which is intended for heavy and the other for light vehicles. In each of these the wheel hub N, Fig. 2, runs on ball bearings on a tubular axle K, large in diameter in proportion to its length. This axle, when for heavy vehicles, has a transverse pivot K<1> passing through the end of the fixed bar A and has an extension m by which it may be turned on the said pivot for steering. The pivot is mounted on ball bearings in the bar A. For light vehicles, centre-screws may be employed instead of the pivot. The brake lever for the band brake R' is bent so that it pulls simultaneously on both ends of the brake strap.
Patent GB-189810681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fraud-preventive Devices for Coin-controlled Machines or Apparatus.
Inventor: ROMANS JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 10,681. Romans, J. G. W., and Grover, A. D. May 10. Coin action; fraud, preventing.- Through a hole d in a covering-plate a the coin is inserted into a somewhat larger hole c in a sliding plate B by which the machine is o p e - rated and is pushed along a supporting-plate b till it falls through a hole m therein and down a shoot beneath. If the slide is pushed in at all without a coin, a detent G rises into engagement with ratchet teeth 24 on the underside of the slide, because the vacant hole allows a spring k to tilt a hanger D formed with a feeling-arm g, and the hanger in turn acts on the bell-crank detent. A shelf 35 catches the forward edge of the falling coin, so that it will not fall unless the slide has pushed it clear of the edge of the shoot. Channels 45 are made in the cover a and the supporting-plate b, so that, if a coin is too small to bridge them, it gives the hanger D sufficient play to let the detent G bite. A spring finger assists the action.
Patent GB-189813054-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-controlled Mechanism for Securing Cycles.
Inventor: NOA ROBERT
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 13,054. Noa, R. June 10. Locks, key, for securing cycles. The cycle is secured by a hook C which is normally free to be opened by turning it on its axis C', the projection D<1> pressing on one of a series of pins G in a roller E, and communicating movement to a spring catch K pivoted at L which would otherwise engage the head T of the hook. When the cycle is in place, the pin G is withdrawn, as afterwards described, on inserting a coin, and the hook C is then locked by the fastening K. When the rider desires to remove his machine, he reinserts the pin. The pins G are of different lengths, and are supported in sockets F, Fig. 4, so as to project equally from the roller, by pins I placed at different levels on springs H. Each time the hook C is opened the roller E receives a jerk which rotates it in a certain unknown distance, it being thus impossible to determine the length of the pin that will be delivered. If too short or too long a pin be inserted, it will either fall below the level of the projection D' or will jam in the hole of the plate. The coin falls into a slide which is pulled out by the cyclist. From this slide it projects so as to strike a lever, which, as it turns on its pivot, presses back the end of the spring H and releases the pin G ; the pin then passes down a shoot to the outside of the machine, while the coin falls through an aperture into the money receptacle. At each actuation the coin slide acts on a lever and moves it over the coin-slit, where it remains until a pin on the axis of the hook C restores it to its normal position.
Patent GB-189814259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,259. Justice, P. M., [Pope Manufacturing Co.]. June 28. Inertia governors for oil engines. Oil is fed to the engine cylinder in the proper quantity to form a charge by a pump, the stroke of which can be varied to control the speed of the engine. The plunger B of the pump B<2> is actuated by a cam D in one direction and in the other by a spring F the tension of which may be varied to alter the speed by the lever G and rod G', or an adjustable dash-pot may control the in-stroke of the pump. The stroke of the pump may be adjusted by a stop e<1>. The cam D is so shaped that, when the engine runs quickly, the tool e will not have time to follow the surface of the deep depression in it, and a shorter stroke will be the result. The lever E may be weighted.
Patent GB-189819708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Money-boxes.
Inventor: PETO JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 19,708. Peto, J., and Jackson, W. Sept. 16. Locks, permutation, for money boxes. The slide m must be withdrawn in order to allow of the removal of coins which have been inserted through a slot a<1>. This can only be effected when notches in flanges on co-axial toothed wheels k, i are in alignment with each other and with a pair of pegs m<1> on a long lug m<2> on the slide. These wheels are in gear with a pair c, e which can be turned in one direction only by clock hands f, g pointing to a dial. The slide is first inserted so that the long lug m<2> locks the wheels k, i and the hands are turned back to any desired position on the dial. The slide is then reversed and reinserted, and the hands are turned forwards so as to lock the slide, complete revolutions being required to unlock.
Patent GB-189820486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Corsets, Stays and the like.
Inventor: HALSTEAD JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,486. Halstead, J. Sept. 28. Corsets.-Relates to corsets, stays, or the like, and consists in constructing them so that they can be altered to suit severai sizes of wearer. Fig. 3 shows a corset constructed according to this invention with four rows of eyelets a, a', b, b<1> and fastened by the lace f so that the corset is at its largest size. The flaps in which the eyelets a, a<1> are situated may, one or both, be turned back so as to form two other sizes of corset. Fig. 4 shows in a horizontal section both the laps folded back to form the smallest size of corset. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, four rows of eyelets are situated in a separate piece of material k, which can be folded down the middle so as to present only two rows of eyelets for lacing purposes. Fig. 7 shows the corset at its largest size.
Patent GB-189822763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: BUTCHART CUTHBERT STRACHAN
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,763. Butchart, C. S. Oct. 29. Golf, clubs for. To obtain a joint in a golf club close to the head and to retain the spring of the shaft down to the neck, a short neck A<1> is constructed with a V-shaped groove to which the correspondingly-shaped splicing end B' of the club is secured by cement and lapping.
Patent GB-189826890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH HINSDALE
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 26,890. Smith, H. Dec. 20. Motor road vehicles.-Relates chiefly to the mounting of the motor apparatus, to multiple-speed belt and toothed reversing and driving gear, and to means for operating and controlling such gear. Fig. 2 shows in side elevation the motor D supported on a frame composed of bars 22, 24 which is mounted on the vehicle frame so that it can be slid along by screws 25 for the purpose of tightening the driving-belt. This belt passes over a drum e on the engine shaft and over one or other of a series of pulleys on an intermediate shaft F carrying chain - wheels by which the rear road wheels are driven. Fig. 3 shows the epicyclic toothed gear and pulleys mounted on the shaft F. This shaft is in two parts 27, 28 connected by balance gear 33, the revolving frame of which constitutes a pulley k and long sleeve J. On the sleeve J are loosely supported discs or spiders L, u carrying epicyclic wheels gearing on one side with toothed wheels or belt pulleys q, t and on the other side with the balance-gear frame or sleeve J. Either of the discs L, u can be held or released by brake straps. The belt fork and the brake strap are connected by the means shown in Fig. 2<a> to a single hand-lever P. This works through a slotted guide by which it is constrained so that only correct movements can be given to it. By moving the lever P into different positions in the slot, the belt is thrown on to one or other of the pulleys q, k, t, and the brake on one or other of the discs L, u is tightened, or both are released.
Patent GB-189901481-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wire Lathing for Facilitating the Application of Plaster and the like to Wall Surface of Buildings for Covering or Ornamentation Purposes.
Inventor: PICK PAUL
Filed: 1899-01-21
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1481. Pick, P. Jan. 21. Wire fabrics for walls and other plastered surfaces are woven with undulating or wavy wires a, b.
Patent GB-189901668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbon Dioxide Motors.
Inventor: WHITE LEWIS BOYD
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1668. White, L. B. Jan. 24. Compressed-gas engines.-Carbonic-acid engines. The engine is double-acting, and has a carbonicacid reservoir K at each end, which is traversed by a tube O containing a heating-device M. The admission valves F and exhaust valves G are worked by the piston, the former through a lever T and cam D and lever E, and the latter through the lever T only.
Patent GB-189905657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Employed in Wireless Telegraphy.
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 5657. Marconi, G., and Wireless Telegraph and Signal Co. March 15. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to improvements in the class of apparatus described in Specification No. 12,039, A.D. 1896, such improvements also being applicable for use with the inventions described in Specification Nos. 12,325 and 12,326, A.D. 1898. The transmitting-key is provided with a long arm b, so that the contacts b<2>, b<3> separate by a considerable distance when transmitting, but fall together when receiving. The contact b<2> is connected to that radiator sphere attached to the aerial wire u. d is an impedance coil connected in the secondary. R is the receiver, and M is a sheathed conductor connecting the contact b<3> with the receiver.
Patent GB-189906090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Gas Meters.
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN FREDERIC
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-03-21
Abstract: 6090. Wright, J. F., Wright, G. E., and Sutherland, A. G. March 21. Gas meters.-Several modifications in the arrangement and configuration of the parts may be made, including sliding instead of rotary parts, but the essential construction and action is that of the following particular example:- Actuating-mechanism.-After payment, a disc f bearing a pawl g pivoted at h is turned by hand, and equal rotation is given to a co-axial shaft k bearing a ratchet-wheel i subject to the pawl. The amount of rotation given per coin depends on the position of a radial arm t which can be locked at any one of a series of notches s in the periphery of the disc. Coin action.-The coin is dropped into a radial pocket e on a spindle b which can be turned by a knob c. Initially it bears against a block l, which projects laterally from the pawl g through a gap in the disc f, but when the knob is turned it rolls against the disc, and eventually catches a lug w on the adjustable radial arm t. Coin-discharging mechanism. - A semicircular guard o keeps the coin in the pocket till it is inverted. After the coin has fallen out, the pocket is turned back again to its initial position, and carries the disc round with it by bearing against a pin projecting thereon. Fraud, preventing.-The block l prevents the coin from being recovered again by turning the pocket back before the coin is discharged.
Patent GB-189910955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 10,955. Willis, P. R. J., [Lowery, F. J., and Billings, F. E.]. May 25. Windows; w i n - dow opening and closing apparatus. -In order to prevent jamming of the sash, rollers F, carried by a spring or metal plate D fixed to the top bar of the sash, bear against metal guide-strips C fixed to the slotted frame A. An opening I is provided above the guide-strips at the top of the frame to allow the rollers to pass through for the purpose of removing the sash from the frame. The invention is shown applied to a sash which is operated by a barrel spring, pinion, and rack on one side only, but is applicable generally.
Patent GB-189914698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Lamps.
Inventor: GERDES ADOLF
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 14,698. Gerdes, A. July 17. Acetylene lamps.-In a generator calcium carbide is automatically fed from the chamber g to the water in the chamber e by a conveyer n formed on a hollow shaft l, driven by spring-actuated clockwork k<1>, k<2>, k<3>, k<6>. The gas generated mainly passes through filtering-material located in the space i to the burner pipe c, but a small quantity traverses the hollow shaft l and the pipe s to a chamber z, of which one side is formed by a diaphragm y. Should the gas be generated faster than it is consumed, the increased pressure in the chamber z causes the diaphragm y to actuate the levers w and press the sleeve or brake x upon the cone u on the shaft of the flywheel t, this retarding or stopping the feed of the carbide until the normal pressure has been restored. The feed may also be regulated or stopped by the hand-nut q, which raises or lowers the shaft l to vary the distance between the flange o on the shaft and the fixed tube p.
Patent GB-189920309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racks or Stands for Displaying Goods.
Inventor: XANDER MARY ELLEN
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 20,309. Xander, M. E., and Shankel, E. K. Oct. 10. Displaying; show cases.-Stands or racks for exhibiting articles in show cases and shop windows &c. consist of outer and inner frames revolving in opposite directions. The outer frame consists of uprights 32 secured to a base-plate 31 and connected by curved rods 33. The inner frame 40 is preferably of hexagonal or other polygonal form in horizontal section, the outer panels being faced with mirrows separated by uprights. Both frames are rotated by a motor resting on the base, which is connected with a top piece 27 by rods 28. The outer frame is rotated by pins on a wheel 18, which is loose on the shaft 15, which is coupled with the shaft 38 carrying the inner frame 40. The frames are provided with suitable hooks for suspending the articles.
Patent GB-189923560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 23,560. Clark, A. M., [Marsh, B. F., and Ferran, E. L.]. Nov. 25. Pens and penholders.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section Ink is supplied to the nib 12 through the duct 14 on the outside of the tube 11, which supplies air to the reservoir whenever the nib is dry. The barrel 5 may be made of flexible material. In the case of a marking-pen or brush, the air-tube terminates in a chamber above the brush &c., as shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, the air-tube is hermetically secured in the plug 7, which is provided with a bye-pass for the ink.
Patent GB-189924099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Clocks.
Inventor: SCHIFF LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 24,099. Schiff, L. Dec. 4. Alarms. - T h e cam c which starts the alarm iscoupled to a spur-wheel by means of a click i, and the latter is automatically disengaged by a fixed pin m so as to allow the alarm full action. A strap brake on a disc may replace the click on the spur-wheel.
Patent GB-190001828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acid-proof Vessels and other Articles.
Inventor: LEFELMANN FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1900-01-29
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 1828. Lefelmann, F. W. Jan. 23. Linings. - Relates to the manufacture of acidproof vessels, distilling- apparatus, chemical apparatus, and the like. The metal surface of the vessel &c. a is first thoroughly cleaned, roughened, and coated with a boiling mixture of linseed oil and sulphur. Then a coat of plaster or mortar b, consisting of a mixture of linseed oil, clay, and sulphur, is applied, and in it is embedded a layer c of acidproof clay plates about 20 mm. thick and having rough surfaces. Two or more layers of these clay plates and the plaster may be employed, the plates c, e of the different layers being arranged to break joint. The vessels, when finally coated, are dried very slowly, at a gentle heat, and then the temperature is raised sufficiently to burn the coats together. Hot air is preferably employed for the drying and burning processes.
Patent GB-190002653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers.
Inventor: FARR FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 2653. Farr, F. W. Feb. 10. Insoles; nailing; lasts; slippers.-A steel or other plate is inserted into the split insole, on which the nails securing the heel are clinched and which also prevents the heel of the foot from sinking in during wear. The plate may be removed after the heel has been secured. To facilitate this, the plate may be hinged to the last on which the boot or shoe is made.
Patent GB-190006397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Distributing Manure Broadcast or in Drills.
Inventor: SMYTH JAMES JOSIAH
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 6397. Smyth, J. J. April 5. Manuring. - Relates to means for mounting the scrapers for the distributing cylinders or discs of machines for distributing manure broadcast or in drills. The discs H and the feed-hopper and its attachments are, as shown in Fig. 1, of ordinary construction. The scrapers K are all loosely hung from a bar L, pivoted at N. A scraper is provided for each disc H. The scrapers are coupled together in pairs, and the discs and scrapers are so arranged that, when one scraper moves forward to enter a recess in a disc, its companion is moved backwards and rides on the periphery of its disc. The scrapers are coupled together by a rocking lever M, bearing at each end on projections P on the scrapers and mounted loosely at its centre on a pin 0 projecting from the bar L. A loose pin Q, inserted in a slot in the pin O, keeps the lever M in position. A weight R or equivalent springs are attached to the bar L to keep the scrapers up to their work.
Patent GB-190014815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Stoppers for Bottles.
Inventor: ANDRES LEO
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 14,815. Andres, L. Aug. 18. Stoppers; sealing bottles; refilling, preventing and detecting.-The stoppers of bottles for containing mineral waters &c. are secured by a sealed attachment, which serves to indicate when the bottle has been filled with liquid not emanating from the original manufacturer. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a cord or the like is secured round the neck of the bottle, one end a being passed through a hole c in the stopper and secured to the end of the part around the neck by a lead or other seal d. In opening the bottle, the cord &c. is cut near the seal and the stopper withdrawn, the stopper being still held on the end a of the cord &c. by the seal, which cannot pass through the hole c. Preferably, the cord has two differently-coloured parts a, a<1>, the part a<1> being cut to open the bottle ; or the attachment may be made of two distinct cords of different colours, in which case a second seal d' is preferably employed at the second knot or connection. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a metal wire, band, or ring f is fixed on the neck of the bottle, and the stopper is connected to the part f by yielding links g, or a chain h, &c., and, when necessary, by a string i for carrying the seal or making the attachment which is to be cut or broken. Instead of employing the string, the chain or links may be sealed at g<1>, h<1> to the ring f. The stopper shown in Fig. 4 is fitted with a swivelling stem k, for convenience in attaching the chain, cord, &c., the stem being passed through the stopper and secured by a washer l and nut m.